The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
Pedro (played by a white actor in blackface), a son of a former slave, leaves Cuba (where he was being mistreated for being black) to seek his fortune in Paris. While working as a bellboy at a dance club, his dancing prowess is discovered and then he goes to become a famous dancer of the Charleston in the city. He falls in love with his dancing partner, who could not stand the thought of marrying him because of his skin color.
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The Black Man Who Had a White Soul
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 28, 1927
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Drama
User Score
58%
Original Title
El negro que tenía el alma blanca
Production Companies
Production Francaise Cinematographique, Goya Producciones Cinematográficas S.A.
Director
Benito Perojo
Description
Pedro (played by a white actor in blackface), a son of a former slave, leaves Cuba (where he was being mistreated for being black) to seek his fortune in Paris. While working as a bellboy at a dance club, his dancing prowess is discovered and then he goes to become a famous dancer of the Charleston in the city. He falls in love with his dancing partner, who could not stand the thought of marrying him because of his skin color.
Cast
Crew
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